Private Cardiology Video Consultation
Online Cardiologist: Speak to a Consultant Cardiologist by Video
Book a private 30-minute online cardiologist consultation with Consultant Cardiologist Dr Salam Salloum (GMC 5209498), available to patients throughout the UK by secure video.
This cardiology video consultation lets you discuss your symptoms, review existing results and receive clear, personalised specialist advice through a secure online appointment without travelling to a clinic.
If you are looking for a private cardiologist online, a video appointment lets you see a consultant without waiting for a clinic slot. The video format allows a natural face-to-face discussion and can be useful for showing home blood-pressure readings or talking through reports and cardiac investigations. Following the consultation, you will receive a written clinic letter summarising the advice and management plan.
What can be reviewed during a video consultation?
A video consultation provides a structured way to review a wide range of cardiology concerns, including:
- Chest pain or suspected angina
- Palpitations and heart-rhythm symptoms
- Breathlessness, reduced exercise tolerance, dizziness or near-fainting
- High blood pressure and cardiovascular risk (try our free blood pressure checker first)
- Known conditions including atrial fibrillation, SVT, POTS, heart failure and valve disease
- Abnormal ECGs, heart scans, blood tests or ambulatory-monitoring results
- Medication questions, follow-up after hospital care and cardiology second opinions
Dr Salloum can explain the clinical significance of the available information and advise whether further testing or face-to-face assessment would be appropriate.
When a video consultation is the right choice
A video consultation may be suitable when you need specialist cardiology input but a physical examination is not expected to be essential at the first stage.
It can be particularly useful for:
- Reviewing previous investigations and understanding what the results mean
- Discussing symptoms, possible causes and appropriate next steps
- Follow-up after cardiac investigations or hospital care
- Medication and cardiovascular-risk review
- Stable, known cardiac conditions
- Cardiology second opinions
- Deciding whether face-to-face assessment or further testing is required
The service is available across the UK, with flexible appointments seven days a week and same or next-day availability subject to appointment capacity. Self-funded patients do not require a GP referral; insured patients should confirm cover and obtain any required authorisation before booking.
When face-to-face assessment may be more appropriate
A video consultation does not include a physical examination or diagnostic testing. A face-to-face cardiology assessment may be more appropriate when examination is likely to influence the diagnosis or management plan.
This may apply if you have:
- A heart murmur requiring clinical examination
- New or worsening breathlessness
- Recurrent blackouts or exertional dizziness
- Possible signs of heart failure
- Chest pain requiring direct clinical assessment
- Complex symptoms where examination may change the plan
- A need for a clinic-based ECG or another immediate investigation
If an in-person review is recommended, this can be discussed and arranged at the Peterborough or Corby clinic where appropriate.
This is not an emergency service. If you develop severe or persistent chest pain, marked breathlessness, collapse or another potentially life-threatening symptom, call 999 or attend the nearest emergency department.
Reviewing ECGs, scans and cardiac test results
Many patients arrange a video consultation after cardiac investigations because they want a clear specialist explanation of the findings and what should happen next.
The consultation can include review of:
- ECG reports and tracings
- Echocardiogram reports
- Ambulatory heart-rhythm monitor results
- Home or ambulatory blood-pressure readings
- Blood-test results relevant to cardiology
- Cardiac CT or CT coronary angiogram reports
- Cardiac MRI reports
- Hospital discharge summaries and previous cardiology letters
Please provide the relevant documents before the appointment where possible, including original tracings or images if they are available. This allows a more focused review.
Dr Salloum will explain the findings in their clinical context, discuss any important limitations and provide clear recommendations for monitoring, treatment or further investigation.
Speak to a heart doctor online
A heart doctor is a cardiologist: a doctor who specialises in the heart and circulation. In a video consultation with Consultant Cardiologist Dr Salam Salloum (GMC 5209498), you can talk through symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness or dizziness, ask about a diagnosis or test result you have been given, or get a second opinion on a treatment plan, without travelling to a clinic.
A video consultation is not suitable for emergencies. If you have severe chest pain, collapse or sudden breathlessness, call 999.
How to choose an online cardiologist
If you are comparing online cardiology services, these checks help:
- Is the doctor a consultant cardiologist, and can you confirm their registration on the GMC register?
- Will they review your existing ECGs, scans and reports before or during the appointment?
- Will you receive a written letter that you can share with your own doctors?
- Do they explain clearly what cannot be done by video, and when an examination or test in person is needed?
- Are the reviews from independent, verified sources?
- Do they give clear advice on what to do in an emergency?
You can check Dr Salloum’s registration on the GMC register using the number above, and read verified patient reviews on Doctify, Top Doctors, Trustpilot and Google.
Online prescription after your consultation
If treatment is appropriate after your video consultation, Dr Salloum can issue a private prescription online as part of your appointment, at no extra cost. During the consultation you give your full name, date of birth, NHS number and address, and you then receive a text message and an email explaining how to collect your medicine from your local pharmacy.
A prescription is issued only after a clinical assessment, and only for patients in the UK. Controlled drugs and medicines outside a cardiologist’s expertise are not prescribed.
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Cardiology video consultation FAQs
What are the benefits of a cardiology video consultation?
A video consultation gives you direct access to Consultant Cardiologist Dr Salam Salloum without travelling to a clinic. The visual format allows a natural face-to-face discussion and can be useful for reviewing documents or home readings. Appointments are available to patients throughout the UK.
What is a cardiology video consultation?
It is a private 30-minute online appointment with Consultant Cardiologist Dr Salam Salloum. You can discuss symptoms, review available results, ask questions and receive recommendations for treatment, monitoring or further assessment.
How should I prepare for the video consultation?
- Have a list of your symptoms, current medicines and relevant medical history.
- Provide recent ECGs, blood-test results, scan reports and clinic letters in advance where possible.
- Write down the questions you would like to discuss.
- Choose a quiet, private and well-lit location for the appointment.
What technology do I need for the video consultation?
- A smartphone, tablet or computer with a working camera and microphone
- A stable internet connection
- A charged device positioned somewhere steady
- Access to the consultation link or platform instructions provided before the appointment
What will be discussed during the consultation?
Dr Salloum will review your symptoms, medical history, current medicines and any available test results. He will explain the clinical considerations, answer your questions and outline recommendations for treatment, monitoring or further assessment.
What can be reviewed during a video consultation?
You can discuss cardiac symptoms, known heart conditions, abnormal results, current medication, cardiovascular risk, follow-up after hospital care and cardiology second opinions. A face-to-face assessment may still be recommended if examination or diagnostic testing is needed.
Can I use private medical insurance?
Coverage varies between insurers and policies. Please check whether cardiology video consultations are covered and obtain any required referral or authorisation before booking.
What should I do if my symptoms become urgent?
This service is not intended for emergencies. If you develop severe or persistent chest pain, marked breathlessness, collapse or another potentially life-threatening symptom, call 999 or attend the nearest emergency department.
What if I have questions after the consultation?
You can contact the clinic by email, telephone or WhatsApp if you need clarification about the advice provided. If further clinical assessment is required, a follow-up consultation may be recommended.
What if further cardiac tests are needed?
Dr Salloum may recommend blood tests, an ECG, echocardiography, blood-pressure monitoring, ambulatory heart-rhythm monitoring or cardiac imaging. Your consultation letter will explain the recommended next steps and how the investigations can be arranged.
Is the video consultation confidential?
Yes. Your medical information is handled in accordance with professional confidentiality standards and applicable UK data-protection requirements. Please join the appointment from a quiet, private location.
Will I receive a consultation letter?
Yes. You will receive a written letter summarising the relevant history, available results, advice and management plan. It can be sent by email or WhatsApp according to your preference, and you may share it with your GP or another clinician involved in your care.
Is an online cardiologist the same as a heart doctor?
Yes. “Heart doctor” is an everyday term for a cardiologist, a doctor who specialises in heart conditions.
Can a cardiologist diagnose heart problems online?
Often a diagnosis can be reached from your history, symptoms and existing test results. If an examination, ECG or scan is needed to be sure, Dr Salloum will tell you and advise how to arrange it, including face to face in Peterborough or Corby.
Can I ask a cardiologist a question online?
Yes. The consultation is a 30-minute conversation in which you can ask about your symptoms, results or treatment. You receive a written letter afterwards.
Do I need a GP referral for an online cardiologist?
You can book directly. If you are using private medical insurance, check with your insurer whether a referral is required.
Can I get an online prescription after my consultation?
Yes. If treatment is appropriate, Consultant Cardiologist Dr Salam Salloum can issue a private prescription online as part of your video consultation. You receive a text message and an email explaining how to collect your medicine from your local pharmacy.
Is the online prescription included in the consultation price?
Yes. There is no extra fee for the prescription. You give your full name, date of birth, NHS number and address during the consultation. Controlled drugs and medicines outside a cardiologist’s expertise are not prescribed, and prescriptions are not available for patients outside the UK.